BSc Microbiology at Veritas University, Abuja

Programme overview

The BSc Microbiology is an undergraduate programme offered at Veritas University by the Department of Microbiology in the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Bwari, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. It runs for 4 years.

The Department of Microbiology is one of the academic units within the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences at the University. It was established in the 2019/2020 academic session, commencing with 140 undergraduate students, and has since expanded to include postgraduate studies, with enrolment at both Bachelor’s and master’s levels.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences | Department: Microbiology | Duration: 4 years | Location: Bwari, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory

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Entry requirements

Students for the bachelor's degree may be admitted either by: ; I. Assessing them based on the Universities Matriculation Examination (UTME) after having obtained the Senior Secondary School Certificate or GCE 'O' Level with five credit passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Mathematics and English Language. Examinations conducted by NABTEB are also accepted. ; ii. Admission to the bachelor's programme may be by direct entry to the three-year standard programme upon obtaining 'O' Level SSCE or GCE with credits in five subjects (as in 8.0 i) in addition to two 'A/L' GCE passes ; in Zoology (or Biology) and Chemistry, Candidates with NCE, ND (Upper Credit), HND (Lower Credit), B.Sc. in a related area from an NUC approved/recognized University in addition to completion of UTME Direct Form are acceptable

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

NGN 1,946,480 a year. Tuition for new students from the university fee calculator (undergraduate, local and international students shown the same tuition); returning students pay 1,868,080. Session is not stated on the page. Excludes accommodation, faculty/departmental dues an Source

Domestic applicants: NGN 1,946,480 a year. Veritas fees calculator, undergraduate tuition for new students (returning-student rates differ, e.g. 1,868,080). Excludes accommodation and separate faculty/other dues. Source

Admission is open to UTME candidates with a minimum score of 170 (including those who did not choose Veritas University as first or second choice), Direct Entry candidates and transfer students from other universities. The academic session comprises 2 semesters of 4 months each.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://www.veritas.edu.ng/admissions

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